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Vatican Surgery of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery on Oct. 13 to remove a lung nodule. During the procedure, doctors confirmed a diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma. A surgical team led by Stefano Margaritora performed a 90-minute video-assisted lobectomy to remove the lower lobe of the pope's right lung.

The surgery concluded without complications, and the pope returned to his hospital room after waking normally. The Vatican expects his recovery to take at least one week, and all of his appointments are canceled through Oct. 20. His upcoming trip to South America, scheduled for November, may be affected by his recovery and further medical results.

The diagnosis was confirmed through intraoperative tissue analysis. While the immediate surgical outcome was favorable, doctors must wait for definitive pathology reports to determine if the pope requires additional treatment.

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 12, 3:31 AM Vatican News Tiếng Việt Giáo hội khắp thế giới tiếp tục hiệp lòng cầu nguyện cho Đức Thánh Cha
  2. Oct 12, 4:10 AM Diocese of Nha Trang Tiếng Việt Nhiều lời cầu nguyện hướng về Đức Lêô XIV trước ca phẫu thuật sắp tới
  3. Oct 12, 6:09 PM Diocese of Kontum Tiếng Việt Giáo Hội Khắp Thế Giới Tiếp Tục Hiệp Lòng Cầu Nguyện Cho Đức Thánh Cha
  4. Oct 13, 1:20 AM Diocese of Jerez de la Frontera Español La Diócesis de Asidonia-Jerez se une en oración por el Papa León XIV ante su próxima intervención quirúrgica
  5. Oct 13, 4:00 AM Vatican News Español Cuando los Papas hablan de su salud
  6. Oct 13, 2:51 PM InfoVaticana Español León XIV, operado de un adenocarcinoma pulmonar: una cirugía importante que obliga a reconsiderar su agenda
  7. Oct 13, 1:04 PM Catholic Star Herald Who’s in charge of the Vatican while Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized?
  8. Oct 13, 12:36 PM Catholic News Agency EWTN News explains: Who’s in charge of the Vatican while Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized?

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  1. Oct 22, 1:46 PM PT · 57 sources Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus
  2. Oct 22, 1:31 PM PT · 46 sources Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirm no further treatment is necessary
  3. Oct 22, 1:31 PM PT · 33 sources Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery
  4. Oct 22, 1:21 PM PT Chicago artist creates Marian icon for Pope Leo XIV, who will keep the image in his bedroom
  5. Oct 22, 1:17 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV is cancer-free
  6. Oct 22, 1:00 PM PT · 11 sources Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic schools to help young people
  7. Oct 22, 12:43 PM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV meets American Jewish Committee
  8. Oct 22, 12:12 PM PT · 11 sources Pope Leo XIV invites young people to Seoul for WYD 2027
  9. Oct 22, 12:11 PM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Argentina
  10. Oct 22, 11:21 AM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV invites youth to Seoul for World Youth Day 2027
  11. Oct 22, 10:39 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to hold private audience with Villanova, Notre Dame teams
  12. Oct 22, 10:13 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV invites 2027 World Youth Day participants
  13. Oct 22, 9:05 AM PT Pope Leo XIV and the Pressure to Be Perfect: “Many Give Up Before Even Trying”
  14. Oct 22, 8:30 AM PT A Global Symphony of Prayer: 16 Readers Share Ways They Prayed for Pope Leo XIV
  15. Oct 22, 8:20 AM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV invites young people to Seoul for WYD 2027
  16. Oct 22, 8:07 AM PT · 33 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints 24 new members to International Theological Commission
  17. Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 7 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Leandro Machado Silvestre as bishop of Guajará-Mirim
  18. Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 21 sources Pope Leo XIV leads General Audience on October 21, 2026, emphasizing marriage and family
  19. Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 23 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants in Holiness in History conference
  20. Oct 22, 7:28 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas presented to Dutch and Flemish bishops
  21. Oct 22, 6:18 AM PT · 61 sources Pope Leo XIV speaks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
  22. Oct 22, 5:20 AM PT · 9 sources Pope Leo XIV backs Synod on Synodality
  23. Oct 22, 4:30 AM PT · 3 sources COMECE bishops send message of prayer and support to Pope Leo XIV
  24. Oct 22, 4:01 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants of Congress on Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities
  25. Oct 22, 3:55 AM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV emphasizes protecting marriage at general audience

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